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"WIT A1\1> HUMOUR. r k "How long does it take you to do up a whita ruffled skirt Laundress: Generallv about two washings, ma'am." "How does Mrs. Gargoyle come to know so 9 much of the Gummey family affairs?" I. Gar- goyle bought Gummey's parrot." IVe give baby all sorts of things toplnv with but she won't stick to any of them." '• Did you ever try the gum-brush ? Was your ship crippled by the ¡:;torm?' asked the reporter. She was not," replied the captain, though she lost one of her hands. "To adapt oneself to circumstances," said the sage, uis the secret of happiness. Therefore the wise man learns to love his wife's dog." ils<(!n "I hear that Jimson has married a rich wife and stepped into a snug little nest oi lus own. Cynicus Yes; a hornet's nest." In mid-ocean we met a magnificent private yacht flung signals 0t distress." "Leaking?" "Oh, no, their cook wanted to leave." AA Vicar s W ife: Tommy Crowtlier, you haven't washed your face to-day.Tommy Crowther: 'Tain't Sunday! Mertie: "I am going to niarrv a man who draws beautiful pictures." Ccrtie: u That is all very well but does he draw any salarv r" )Iagistrate ¡; You say t he defendant turned and whistled to the dog. What followed ?" In- telligent Witness The dog! I wonder what induced Miss Jubb to go on the stage?" ¡; It was her parents' fault j n the first place. You see. they named her Philo- mela." '•When I came to this town eighteen years ago," said the leading citizen, "1 had only two shillings in my pocket." However," the cynic kindly added, there were other pockets." Mrs. Jnsta-ivd (in Paris) (jarcong. gareong, doti-don-don-dun-doiinez-iiioi- Oh, „ why don't you waiters understand English ? Waitee r, (politely) Why doesn't madame speak ite ''Who was that fellow that wanted to trade his kingdom for a horse ? "That's a wheel I never heard of." What is The King- dom." Jones: "Why do you call Mr. Wyzham the undertaker a wolf in sheep's clothing ? Smith He doesn't ever drive" the boys out of his recn-a.pple orchard." Wife: "How did vou dare to scold me be4 fore Mrs. Brown rHusband: "Illell, my love, you know I daren't scold you when Ave are by ourselves." "A woman," says a philosopher," is angry with a man if he is awkward in making love, but gets much more annoyed if he makes love as if he had lots of experience." Doctor: '-Now, you want to sleep always with your head to the north" Patient And do it make any difference which way I put mv feet ? f J Kent: Do you ever play tennis with your big brother ? Nelly Sometimes but I don't like to, because when a ball gets lost he sits down and smokes while I look for it." Penman Did you say that publisher's tra veller who called on you to-day was selling some of my books ? Denman;" No, I didn't say that. I said he was trying to sell them." She Oh, you needn't talk, John. You were bound to have me. You can't say I ever ran after you." He: f "Very true. madam, the mousetrap never runs after the mouse, but it grabs him all the same." "Why don't you erN- enough P 7-n said a by- stander to a little Frenchman who was being badly pounded and who kept crying Hurrah '• I gi ve a t'ousand dollar." said the little French- man, to know zat word before." Mr. Highup: "You said that thing would not cost over Mrs. Highup: "I paid exactly £10. for it > but then I paid the dress- maker 1:5. more for her promise to tell every- body that it cost 2 She: "Mr. Daubster, the artist, told me I was pretty as a picture." He: "I hope he didn't niet)n one of his own pictures." "Why is Edith crying so bitterly?" SI-ic went to a tea-party this afternoon, and nobody noticed her engagement-ring." Landlady My lodgers are all so witty." Mr. Firstfloor 'I- Ali. there is nothing like hunger to sharpen the wits Oh!" gasped Mrs. Timid, as she saw a man stealing her plate; "it\; [l burglar! At youi service, mum," politely returned the burglar. "You say they are twins, and yet one is thE years older than her sister i Yes. Y ulI set one of them is married and one is not." Medic&l Professor: In a patient, what is the first thing to find out ? Student: Find out if he can pay." I would not minfi iny wife always wanting, the last word in a fuss," said Mr. N.' Peek to i.is friend, if she wasn't so extremely anxious for the first one too." Mr. Gaswel (in an art store): Seems to me that's an awful price to pay for a.n old picture like that." Mrs. Gaswel: The picture is rather old, to be sure, but the frame is new." Customer: Have you a book entitled Short Road to Wealth ? Bookseller. Certainly and I suppose you'll want a copy of the penal code, too ? Young Mother: "What in the world makes the baby cry so?" Young Father: "I suppose he heard me say I managed to get a little sleep last night." Blinkers Hallo, Winkers, I hear you mar- ried a woman with an independent fortune." Winkers (sadly): N-o I married a fortune with an independent woman." He I love you do you love me ? Sho ( faintly): "Y -yes." He; "An! Then you'll bo mine ?"' She (firully) No. You'll be mine." Our country, sir. roared the Yankee, knows no east, no west, no north, no south Indeed said Mr. Flippie of London. "What a confoundedly ignorant country!" Caller: Don't you want to grow up to be a man ? Small Boy: "'What's the use ? All the other boys will be growed up. too, and it'll just be as hard to lick 'em as 'tis now." "Professor Brainard is the brainiest man that ever lived." Indeed You bet. Why, he can say 'I love yOU" in thirty-nine different languages—and hasn't said it in any." Mr. Foster Tightfist I say! let me have that fiver I lent you last night, will you ? Mr. Spender For Heaven's sake, have a little patience. I haven't had time to snand a CHINESE BORROWING.—Chinese butlers hava 1 way, when their own supplies fall short, of borrowing from their neighbours. At least this wa". a very common custom twenty-five years ago, and goods changed hands over the gai den-wall with astonishing celerity, the butlers meanwhile keeping a strict account.' An American lady residing in China writes- ,c At the first large dinner-party to which I was invited—I went as a bride—I found my- self eating with my own brand-new knives, forks, and spoons. I stared at them very hard; there could be no mistake, for I could see the fresh monograms. I was dread!i;]ly distressed, but did not dare to say anything. U" When I reached home I told my husband rathec tremblingly, for I was quite sure they had been stolen. To my amazement he only laughed, and said, Oh, you will get used to that soon, and when vou have too many guests, you will find that, instead of asking you to get more supplies, the butler will just borrow your neighbours' and always make up the deficIency. And so it proved. I can well remember once, when my husband had asked eight guests in to dinner only half an hour before the usual tiine-one for each of the delicious first spring snipe he had shot — that there appeared later It splendid roast leg of mutton as one of our courses. Now, I knew we had no mutton, for earlier in the day the cook had been bewailing the non-arrival of the Shanghai steamer, by which it always came. Turning to the gentleman on my left, I asked, 'Did your steamer come from Shanghai to- clav ?' Yes. Why ? I looked down to the other end of the table, where my husband was carv- ing the unexpected treasure-trove with evident enjoyment. 'Well, ours did not,' said I, 'and yet He caught sight of ^he mutton. 'Oh,* he laughed,' I suppose that is mine! No doubt yours will come to-morrow, and probably be much better so I shall be the gainer this time and enjoy it all the more.
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In some parts of California may be seen giaiit mowing-machines which cut a strip of wheat 50ft. wide. The round tower of Copenhagen, built in the eleventh century, and 150 feet high, is to be moved bodily a distance of 150 feet to widen a business street. The otter is the fastest swimming quadruped known. In the water it exhibits an astonishing agility, swimming in a nearly horizontal position with the greatest case, diving And cUrtipjS beneath the surfoce
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ST. ASAPH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnighjy meeting of this Board was held ia the Board Room at the Workhouse, St. Asapb, on Friday. Mr T. Howes Roberts. J.P., presided, and there were also present:—Messrs J. Pierce, T. Evans, Jno. Kerfoot, Wm. Owen, J. VaughaD, Juo. Williams, Abergele T. Morgam, Cwm; Jos. Roberts. T' P. Hughes. H. Williams, Denbigh J Lloyd, Jno. Roberts, Henllan T. Parry, Bettws Jos. Jones, Llanddulas; Wm. Jones, Llannefydd; Geo. Williams Meliden; Robt.fDaviee, Prestatyn Mrs M. Jones, Mrs Percy, Mr R. Llew. Jones, Rhyl; Mrs Rawlinc, Messrs W. Conwy Bell, R. Morris, Rbuddlan Miss Bennett, Mr Jos. Lloyd, St. Asaph Mr J. D. Jones, St. George Rev J Adams, Waen; and Mr C. Grimsley (Clerk). GIFTS TO THE INMATES It'was reported by the Master that Mr Towers, of tke Bryndinas Hotel. St. Asaph, had sent gitts for the inmates of the Workhouse, and on the proposition of the Chairman a vote of thanks for .the same was passed. THE CHAIRMAN'S ILLNESS. A letter was read from Mr E. Morgan, J. P., Chairman of the Board, thanking the members for .kind inquiries. He was pleased to say that he -was recovering from a very serious illness, and hoped soon to be with the Board again. The Chairman said he was sure that they were all pleased to hear of the improvement in Mr Edwin Morgan (hear, hear). He had also to report that a letter had been received from Mr J. Roberts, Geinas, informing the Board that he had been bed- riden for the past few weeks, and so could not attend to his duties. THE CARE OF PAUPER CHILDREN. The Board decided to join with the Highley Union ia a petition to the Local Government Board for an amendment in the law relating to the care of pauper children whose parents are not of sound intellect, it being considered desirable that the Board should have no more direct control. THE DYSERTH ASSESSMENT. The Clerk reported that he had received a state- ment from the Clerk to the County Council of Flintshire as to the proposed basis for the assessment -for County Kate purposes. He found that the County Council had accepted the Board's figures with the exception of the Parish of Dyserth where there was an alteration of ^51. He could not under- stand it. t Mr R..Llewelyn Jones said he did not think that tile Finance Committee had intended to raise the assessment of Dyserth, as they had accepted the 01§-S Pr?sented by the St. Asaph Union, The in th^Tr *n w^ch there had been any alteration was a-Warc^en Union, where it was proposed to nested tWCt-uase of 5 per cent, all round. He sug- of the Count r-C*erli; kad better write to the Clerk The Board^l °U,ncil on the subject. $L. Llewelyn Jones. t0 aCt ou the su^"tion of Mr THE SALE OF DBImt TO CHIIIDSEN UNDER 13 YAAEA OP AQE. A circular letter was read from th Bodmin Union asking the Board to join in urging that the Government would promote such legi8iatfou aa 8hall render it illegal to sell or supply any intoxicating liquors to children under the age of 13 years. ° Miss Bennett propored, and Mrs M. Jopea second. «d, that the Board support the petition of the Bodmin Union, and it was carried. TESTIMONIALS. The Board granted testimonials to Miss E. p. Williams, the Matron's Assistant, and to MIPS '1 Williams, Industrial Trainer, who are candidates for positions under othtr Boards. THE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICEBS. Mr John Williams reported that the School v- Attendance Committee had that day sat for the purpose of considering the question of re-appointing the School Attendance Officers, and after consider- ation they had decided to re-appoint the whole of them, and not to engage an officer to devote the whole of his time to the work, as had been once • suggested. «• report was accepted and adopted, after j "Which the Board rose..
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CHURCH TEA PARTY AND CONCERT AT RHYL. The annual parish tea party and concert in connection with the several Established Churches T-i ^*own» took place at the Grand Pavilion, on Thursday. The tea in the afternoon was attended by a large company, and the brilliant floral decorations of the tables in which a choice and expensive variety of cut flowers were employed, rendered the appearance of the tables one of great charm. The arrangements were carried out by a committee of which the Vicar was Chairman; Messrs F. Geary, H. Percival Williams, E. Edwards, North Wales Hotel, and Rev T. H. Vaughan (sec).. The ladies who undertook the arrangements for the tea were, Miss Williams, Alexandra Hotel, and Mrs Edwards, North Wales Hotel. In the kitchen assistance was rendered by Mrs Griffiths, Mrs Jones, Mill Bank; Mrs Jones, Abbey Street; Mrs Hayes, Gronant Street. The tables were presided over by Mrs Talbott, Mrs Geary, Miss Gilbeit, Mrs Good- wm, Mrs Adams, Mrs Dr. Thomas, Miss Corbett Jones, Mrs S. Perks, Mrs Tayleur, Mrs Smith, Tyn Rhyl; Miss Griffith Jones, Miss Williams, Rich- mond House; Mrs D. Griffiths, Mrs W. J. P. Storey, Mrs F. Wallis, Mrs Trehearn, Miss Radcliffe, Miss Willis, Mrs Webb, Mrs Grosvenor, Miss Mercier, Mrs Jenkyn Griffiths, Mrs Dr. Torney, Mrs Edwards, The Vicarage; Mrs Chilwell, Miss Edwards, North Wales Hotel; Mrs Eyton Lloyd, Mrs Dickenson, Miss Davies, and Mrs Clarke. They were assisted by Miss Williams, Miss Geaiy, the Misses Hatwood, Miss G. Griffiths, Miss M. Griffiths, Miss Sullivan, Miss Perks, Miss Hugh Jones, Miss Williamson, Miss M. Griffith Jones, the Misses Wilde, Miss Robson, Miss Lewis, Mrs Lyne, Miss Wallis, Mrs Steer. Miss Meyrick, Miss Stubbs, Miss N. Hughes, Miss C. Thompson, Miss Willis, Mrs Jones, Miss Edwards, the Misses Webb, Miss Grosvenor, Miss Bostock, Miss Robinson, Dr. Tornev, Mr Iorwerth Jones, Mrs Lewis, Miss Popplewell, Miss N. Chilwell, Miss T. Chilwell, Miss Lloyd, Miss N. Vinning, Miss Whittle, Miss M. Davies, Miss Webster, Miss Mitchell, Miss Braithwate. In the evening a grand concert was held at the Pavilion, and a capital programme was rendered. Miss Juanita Jones was heard to considerable ad- Vantage, and was accorded a demonstrative encore for her renderidg of the Gay Zingara." The violin solo Saltarella by Miss Gwendolen Pryce, was re-demanded, and Mr Nelson Jackson was re-called for each of his musical sketches. The orchestra under the conductorship of Mr Ashfield, gave a creditable performance. The following is a copy of the pro,-ramme ;-Alarcli, Orchestra; song, "My Dreams," Mr W. Bulcock violin solo, Saltarella," Miss Gwendolen Pryce song, The Light beyond," Miss Juanita Jones musical sketch, Original," Mr Nelson Jackson trio, violin, cello, and piano, The Misses Pryce intermezzo Girandole," orches- tra song, Sweet Island of Ulva," Miss Juanita Jones musical sketch, "Original," Mr Nelson Jackson violin solo, Romance" (No. 3), Miss Gwendolen Pryce song, The Gay Zingara," Miss Juanita Jones gavotte, Dance of the Fairies," Orchestra. At the close the Vicar pro- posed the usual votes of thanks and expressed his satisfaction at the great success of the gathering. He thought the idea of all the Churches combining in one great united festival of that description pro- duced much more satisfacrory results than the old custom of each church holdiug a tea party of its own (applause).
RHYL CYCLE CLUB BALL.
RHYL CYCLE CLUB BALL. The annual ball of the Rhyl Cycling Club was held at the Victoria Hall, on Wednesday evening and although it was not on qnite so ambitious a scale as former years it was attended with a considerable amount of success. The hall had been aggreeably decorated by Mrs W. L. Foster, Mrs W. E. Jones, Mrs Denton, Miss Davies Crescent Road, Messrs W. L. Foster, Ike Highway, Bert Jones, H. T. Roberts, R. J. Hughes and John Williams (the painstaking secretary), Decorative material was kindly lent by Messrs C. Connah, C. Snowdon and Thomas Jones, Cambrian House. Assistance at the Refreshment stall was rendered by Mrs Fosser, Mrs W. E. Jones, Miss Vaughan, West Parade, and Miss Jones, John Street. The liquids were supplied by Mr Dunkerley of the Queens' Hotel. As efficient band was supplied by Mr Horace Hazelden and to the strains of its music dancing was briskly indulged in from 9 p.m. to 3 o'clock on the following morning. The ladies kindly supplied light refreshments and the surplus was sent next morning to the Alexandra Hospital, Miss Vizard immediately sending to Mrs Jones and Mrs Foster a kind letter of acknowledg- ment. The fol owing contributed towards the refresh- ment stall: -Mrs Connah, Mrs Denton, Miss Davies, Mrs Chilwell, Mrs Linet, Mrs Moores, Mrs Esiski, Mrs Parry, Mrs R. M. Evans, Miss Nevitt, Mrs Foster, Mrs W. E. Jones, Miss Griffiths, Miss G. Roberts, Miss Vaughan, Mr D Jones, Mrs T. Jones, Mrs Fell, Mrs Pierce, Mrs Fred Roberts, Mr R. J. Hughes, Miss Miller, Mrs Ingham, Miss Gunner, Miss Deacon, Mr J. P. Lewis. Among those present were :-Misses Webb, Mr Harberd, Mrs Clark, Mr Trevethan, MisseB Alger, Mrs Denton, Mies B. Davies, Mr Harold Connah, Miss Gearp, Mr Leach, Mr Bert Davies, Mr R. J. Hughes, Mr H. T. Roberts, Mits Gladys Roberts, Mr L. Foster, Mr and Mrs George Newman, Mr v. Jones, Miss Boulton, Miss Ralph, Miss E. M. Miller, Miss Miller, Miss Effie Jones, Mr J. Evans, Mr Freeeton, Mr and Mrs W. J. Foster, Mr Bert Jones, Mr George Moss, Mr Milne, Mr Booth Mr Abel Davies, Mr T. Minsbull, Mr Dan Jones, Miss Gandon, Mis-i Robertson, Mr and Mrs W.E. Jones, Miss Vaughan, MiEs Jones, Mr J. S. Greenhalgh.
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He (pathetically) All great men have smoked, my dear." She (with animation) Oh if you will only give up smoking until you arc great, I shall be quite content." Did that stuff revive you ?" asked the attend- ing physician of his impatient patient. "Revive me, doe ? Good heavens! three doses of that medicine would resuscitate the dead languages!" "Professor," said a graduate, trying to be pathetic at parting, I am indebted to you for all I know." "Pray do not mention such a trifle," was the unflattering reply. Little Nephew: Uncle Simeon, what is pro- fanity ? Old Uncle: It is-er-er what you hear when a man sits down on a chair which isn't there." Wallace: "What do you deem the most charming age in woman?" Ferry: From my observation, a woman of about thirty-five ia harder to get away from than any other." Jones: For awhile Brown was clean out of his mind about that girl." Smith: And now P Jones: "Oba now the girl is clean out of his mind." Jack: "I don't see why you call her a queer girl just because she told you to see her papa when you proposed." Algy: Ya-as; but per- haps you don't know that her papa has been dead foh five yeahs." He," screamed the cross-roads orator, who puts his hand to the plough must not turn back." What's he to do when he gets to the end of the furrer ?" asked the auditor in blue-green overalls." Friend: "Arefyour writings much read?" Budding Author: "That is what I should like to find out. As it is, I do not know whether they read my manuscripts or send them back with- out reading." Fond Mother: "I am so glad that my little boy went to the head of his class this morning. How did you come to do it ? Tommy: "The rest of the fellows had guessed all the othel ways of spelling the word." Willy: Say, auntie, what did Uncle Bob marry you for?" Aunt: "Why, for love, of course!" Willy (meditatively): "H'm! Love will make a man do almost anything, won't it, auntie ? Mother: "I gave you a shilling to be good yesterday, and to-day you are trying to show how bad you can be," Willy: Yes; but I'm just trying Ito show you that you got your money's worth yesterday." "Yes," remarked the Widow Tacum, "befor6 we were married I used to admire John because I thought he was so noble. I continued to ad- mire him afterwards; but it was because ha was such a splendid humbug!" The Only Way.—" Bridget, you've broken as much china this month as your wages amount to. Now, how can we prevent this occurring again ? "I don't know, mum, unless you raise me wages." Shopman (in large linendrapery establish- ment, calling boy): "Cash!" Countrymanr "Great turnips, can't you give me time to get nay purse out ? I don't want no credit, I don't! I'm going to pay you cash as soon as I can Set at it. As young Hankinson looked furtively at the girl in the pale blue dress, talking in an ani- mated manner to young Spoonamore, in the cosy corner beyond the piano, he bit his lip. But it was an accident. He was trying to bite bifi moustache, and it wasn't long enough. t; If you gaze upon the wine when it is red," an old-fashioned family-doctor in large prac- -,ice used to say, "you will have to inspect the till when it is blue, and the draught when it ii clack," •• ••
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RHYL. MB WELSH'S SCHOOL.—We are asked to state that Edward Jones, a pupil at this school, was successful in the preliminary ex-tmioation of the Pharmaceutical Society held in January last. UNITED GOSPEL AND TOTAL ABSTINENCE MEETINGS.—We understand that the above mentioned meetings will be re-commenced in the Town Hall next Sonday night, at 8.15 prompt. There will be a collection each evening for the defraying of expenses, bat it is hoped none will stay away for that reason. Sankeys Hymns and Solos will be used and Hymn sheets provided. Opportunities for signing the Total Abstinence Pledge will be given at each meeting. THE PROGRES3 OF RELIGIOUS EQUALITY.— On Friday evening Mr P. Mostyn Williams delivered an interesting lecture at Christ Chorch Lecture Hall, on The progress of religious equality during the reign of Qaeen Victoria." The lecture which was illustrated by some excellent lantern slides treated of the whole of the incidents attending the religious qaestion from the accession of the Queen to the present day. The various disabilities which Nonconformists suffered from in the early years of the reign were dealt with, and were emphasised by means of some striking illustrations. Portraits of the pioneers of religious equality were shown, and inter- esting accounts, given of their work on behalf of the cause. The lantern was manipulated by Mr Fred Barnett, Sandridge, in a highly capable manner. At the close the Rev. E. E. Ingham proposed a vote of chanks to Mr Mostyn Williams for his lecture; Mr Robert Hughes seconded and it was carried. Upon the proposition of Mr Mostyn Williams seconded by Mr J. W. Jones, a similar compliment was piid to Mr Fred Barnett for his services in connection with the lantern. MACBETH."—To-night (Friday) Professor Ellis Edwards (Liverpool) will deliver a lecture at the English Presbyterian Chapel, Princess Street, on Macbeth." Professor Ellis Edwards' powers as a lecturer and as an elocutionist are well known, and those who attend the leoture may depend upon receiving a rich treat. THE COUNCIL'S VISIT TO LLANDUDNO.— Friday next has been :fixed for the visit of the members of the Rhyl Urban District Coancil to Llandudno to inspect the electrio I light plant, the refuse destructor &a. lately laid out there. The expense of the visit will borne entirely by the chairman (Mr J. H. B lie, J,P.), who will also entertain his colleagues to dinner at Llandudno. THE CONDITION OF THE STREETS.—The state of the streets after the recent thaw and rain is again causing the utmost discomfort to pedistriaus. They seem to be rapidly laping into quagmires. Complaints are loud and general of the existing condition of things, and representations are likely to be made to the Council from various quarters with the view of something being speedily done to remedy, what has become an intolerable nuisance. DEATH OF MRS OLIVER GEORGE. We regret to announce the death of Mrs Oliver George, the wife of our esteemed townsman Mr Oliver George, which took place at her residence Sooth Lawn on Wed- nesday, after a lingering illness. General sympathy is felt for Mr George in hia severe bereavement. RHYL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A general meeting of the members of the Rhyl Horticultural Society was held at the Victoria Restaurant on Tuesday evening, Mr J. S. Greenhalgh presiding over a large attendance. The Secrotary (Mr Edward Jones) reported that the officers elected up to the present were President, Mr J. S. Greenhalgh,, Vice Presidents, Messrs Edmund Cooke, Foryd Hall F. L. Rawlins, Dyaerth Road; Leonard Hughes, T. C. Welsby, and Frank Bibby, with Mr G. S, Foster as Treasurer, and Mr Edward Jones, Secretary. Mr Hopkins, Dudley, had been elected as chairman of the Executive Committee.—Mr Greenhalgh, in the course of a brief speech said he was very pleased to find that the society was goin? on well, and he hoped it would receive the support of the public generally. Not only were they doing good to the society by holding a show next August, but they were thereby also doing good to the town, tending as it would to add to the attractions of the season. He remarked that people complained that they could not get anything to grow in Rhyl. He had himself replanted trees, originally planted in the Winter Gardens 20 years ago, and they were now growing and flourishing (hear, hear). If they could not grow one sort of flowers and shrubs here they could not grow another. He urged all to do what they could to make the society and the forth coming show a success. One thing particularly he should like, and that was to see more interest taken in the cultivation of flowers in front gardens in Rhyl. The cultivation of these gardens while adding to the appearance of the town, would also prove a source of pleas- ure to the cultivators. In connection with the show to be held in August they were oSeriDg about £100 in prizes, and hence the benefit the town would receive by the number of people which would be attracted by the giving of these prizes would be considerable. Mr Edward Jones spoke of the prospects of the show as encouraging. What they had to guard against was the introduction of features which though attractive in themselves might detract from the general success of the show. The Rev. D. G. Lewis said it should not be forgotten that they were to have a poultry section in connection with the show. He was sorry that poultry rearing was not taken i up more geuerally-on the outskirts of Rhyl than it was. In Yorkshire youths and men I took a great interest in poultry rearing, and had erected cots and pens on waste land which they hired from farmers at a nominal rent. Not only was this hobby a pleasure to them, but it was also a source of profit. He thought there could be nothing more interest- ing than the study of a pure bred fowl. He therefore urged the working classes of Rhyl to take up more generally poultry rearing.—-Mr Gregory said the prospects of the show, especially the poultry section were exceedingly promising. Mr W. Reynolds said he had kept details of accounts for the last five years of the costs of keeping 200 poultry, and also particulars of the receipts they had brought in, aDd which showed that a profit was to be made out of poultry rearing. 1 —The draft sohedule of prizes was ultimately 1 submitted and agreed to. A discussion took place as to the adviseability of offering prizes for the best front gardens and windows in the town to be judged a week prior to the show. The proposal was favourably entertained and promises of three prizes were given at the meeting. CLAREMONT HYDROPATHIC.—The directors of the North Wales Claremont Hydropathic have just issued their annual report and balance sheet. A substantial profit is shown on the year's working, and a dividend te an- nounced. THE MAIN ROADS QUESTIONS.—The Main Roads Committee of the Flintshire County Council sat specially at Holywell on Wednes- day for the purpose of considering the Import, and Ihe recommendation of the various Sub- Committees as to the maining and dismaining of certain roads in the County of Flint. Considerable time was occupied in a desultory discussion as to the mode of procedure during which it transpired that there existed a strong conflict of interests between the rural and urban districts. It was ultimately decided to receive the various deputations. The Rhyl Council was represented by the Chair- man (Mr J. H. Ellis, J.P.), Captain Keatinge, Mr P. Mostyn Williams, the Town Clerk (Mr Arthur Rowlands), and the Town Surveyor (Mr Robert Haghes). The application of the Council was to have Grange Road and Wellington Road declared main roads, and the case for the Council was ably and concisely stlted by Mr P. Mostyn Williams and Captain Keatinge. A deputation also appeared for the Prestatyn Urban District Council in support of the application from that authoiity their spokesman being their Clerk (Mr John Hughes). A number of other deputations also appeared from various parts of the county, and when these had all been heard it was eo late in the afternoon that the Committee decided to adjourn the further consideration of the matter to a date to be fixed by the Chairman and the Clerk. QUESTIONABLE CHARACTERS! IN A BATHING VAN.—At a special Police Court Jon Tues- day, before Messrs S. Perks (in the chair) and W. Elwy Williams, William H. Fitzpatrick, Thomas Eyans, Anne Jones ("Kitty Boz''), Elizabeth Gill, and Margaret Evans were brought up in custody charged with lodging' in a cart, to wit a bathing van, without having any visible means of subsistence. P.C. W. Roberts, who proved the case, said that hearing a row on the sands between Qaeen Street land High Street about twelve o'clock on Monday night, he wentjto one of Vaughan's bathing machines and found there the five defendants. They refused to go home, and be took them into custody,where he he searched. He found nothing on the male defendants, but two of the female defendants had bottles of wbiskv in their possession.— Mr Edward Vaughan, proprietor of the bathing vans, gave evidence as to the difficulty he experienced in keeping his vans in order owing to their being burst open by questionable characters.—Defendants pleaded that they were not sleeping in the van when they were found. The Chairman cautioned the defendants for their conduct. As it was the first case of the kind brought before them they had decided to discharge them, but said if a similar case was brought before them again the offenders would be severely dealt with. DEATH OF A RHYL GENTLEMAN ON SHIP- BOARD.—Intelligence has reached Rhyl of the death of Mr J. Lemon, Jeweller, Sussex Street, which took place on board the S.S. Bbmo in the Red Sea on the 28th of December. Mr Lemoa was proceeding to India to recruit health and to commence business there as a jeweller, but he succumbed to the disease to which he has been a long sufferer j aat as the vessel was entering the Red baa. We extract the following from The Mandalay -Herald. The news of his death from dysentry, at sea, on the 28th of December, must have come as a great shock to the many friends of the late Sergeant-Major Lemon, who after an absence of nearly two years at home, where he was compelled to go on account of ill-health, which was the cause too of taking his discharge, was coming out out again to Mandalay to set up as a watch- maker and jeweller, which trade he had followed as a youth before joining the army. The deceased had, while in Mandalay, been suffering for a long time from dyspepsia and dysentry, in consequence of which he had become almost a wreck and he locked for- ward to the time when he codid have a long holiday at home. There jit would appear that be grew much better; but after some twenty years in the East, it was no wooderitlast last winter was too severe for him, and we believe that it was as much to escape the rigours of another winter as to start a business here that he made up his mind to come out agaia for a short while, leaving the business he had started in Rhyl, North Wales, in charge of Mrs Lemon. His old complaiut, however, attacked him once more on the voyage out, and he succumbed to it while the Bhamo was coming the Red "Sea. We offer our sincere condolence to his bereaved wife." We may say Mr Lemon was accompanied by a workman named Wimbley,who went out from Rhyl with deceisad. WESLEYAN HOME MISSIONS.—The annual Missionary sermons were prerched last Sun- day at the English Wesleyan Chapel, Brigh- ton Road, by the Rev. H. Lefroy Yorke, M.A., B.D. On Thursday the annual meet- ing was held under the presidency of Councillor A. Maltby. There was a large audience. The Chairman opened the meet- ing with a suitable address and the Rev H. Lefroy Yorke followed with the reading of the annual report which showed that the gross income of the society was £ 29,000 odd, towards whioh Rhyl contributed £ 13 I5a. Mr Yorke referred to the assistance the society gave to weak circuits especially to those on the North Wales Coast and appealed for increased subscriptions and generosity. Tee Rev J. H. Allen (deputation) afterwards delivered a stirring address. The collections both on Sunday and at the annual meeting showed an increase on those of the previous ar.
Family Notices
DEATHS. NELSON—February 8th, 1899, suddenly at his residence Dudley House, Beech wood Road. William Nelson late Of Dudley. Aged 52. GEORGE—On the 8th inst, at South Lawn, Rhyl, Mary Ann beloved tfife of Oliver George and youngest daughter (of the late Rev. William Hickin. M.A., formerly Vicar uf Ellen hall, Staffordshire. 11
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.1ne mxesc novelty is the greenstone, a New Zosiland mineral that is found in the beds of rivers in the land of the Maoris. It takes a very fine polish, and the tone of green is that of a laurel leaf. It is made up into chains, necklets, bracelets, brooches, waistcoat-buttons, and also .nto knife-handles, boxes, and other of those use- ful little articles which are pretty as well.
THE PROPER TIME FOR A BATH.
THE PROPER TIME FOR A BATH. Regarding the proper time for a bath, a simple general rule may be given Take cold baths on rising in the morning, and warm ones just before retiring. In taking Turkish or Russian baths the hour need not be considered, except as in all baths, none of which should be taken less than an hour or so before or after meals. Where it is possible, use fresh clean rain. water for the bath. This is the nearest approach to distilled water, which is too expensive for general use. Soft water is next best to rain- water, and a little borax or ammonia in hard water will softeii it. Brisk rubbing should always follow a bath; then the bath will do all that is claimed for it in the way of renovating the person, invig- orating the system, increasing the fineness and softness of the skin, and making one look and feel younger. Cleanliness of the skin has a great effect on the general health, and it is well-known that if one has been exposed to infection the best thing to do by way of precaution is to take a hot bath immediately. It is a mistake to remain too long in a tepid bath. Thirty minutes should be the limit. Throughout the winter and early spring it if best, if one is at all liable to chills, to take onelf tmth at night, just before going to bed.
ST. ASAPH (FLINT) RURAL DISTRICT…
ST. ASAPH (FLINT) RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr T. Howes Roberts, J.P., presided at the monthly meeting of this Council held on Friday, and the Rev. John Adams occupied the vice- chair. THE ST. ASAPH WATER SUPPLY. It was reported that a Committee had inspected various places in the city of St Asaph where there are wells and sources of water supply other than from the Rhyl Urban District Council's mains. Mr Joseph Lloyd said that he was one of the Committee who went on a tour of inspection, and he pamed several places where the Committee had paid close attention to the surroundings. They found that in one place there were untamented privies'and cesspools, but the water was found te be clear and apparently pure in the wells close by. The pumps seemed to be all right, and people declared that they preferred the water from the wells to that from the mains. It was found that certain owners of property were prepared to do what the Council wished if it was proved that the psesent water supplies were unreliable, and they emphasised the fact that when the Council stopped them taking water from the river they had gone to the expenso of digging wells and erected pumps. It was also said that at the Cornel, close by where the Council wanted the Company's water laid on, an analysis had shown that the water was even better than that from Llannefydd. During the recent frosty weather people who were supplied from the mains had to go to the pumps over the wells for water. TTnless it was shown that the well water was inj udous to health at least two owners would fight the Council. Under the circumstances he did not feel inclined to move that any action be taken to compel people to take the water from the Company's mains. Mra Rawlins asKed if the water had been analysed. The Chairman replied that the samples were analysed some years ago. Mr Jos. Lloyd said that there was no doubt as to the quality of the water at the Cornel, where Mr Owen John Williams had shown clearly that the water was all right. Mr W. Ccawy Bell stated that he was prepared to bear out Mr Jos. Lloyd as to the Cornel water. Dr Lloyd Roberts said the Council should not mince matters at all, but should insist upon a proper and reliable rupply being laid on. The water in lower St. Asaph had been analysed, and it was found that it was bad. OLe well in particular which the Committee had inspested bad come out worse than the others. In fact, that water was condemned. The Council should carry out its powers, for it was responsible. Mr W. Conwy Bell observed that the water may be bad one day. and all right on another occasion. The same thing might happen with the water supplied by the Company's main. Dr. Lloyd Roberts said that the water supplied by a public authority or private company was more even than that from wells on private ground. He understood that the Rhyl Council had taken steps to make an additional reservoir' and had completed the alterations to filter beds. Mr Jos. Lloyd stated that the company had pumped water from the Elwy when they were short, and that was the very water which had been condemned. Dr. Lloyd Roberts pointed out that the water supplied in the mains was filtered even though it was pumped on an emergency from the river. The Vice-Chairman said he had noticed about six or seven privies not very far from a water tap, and the place where it was seen was like a London slum. That would have to be altered. Mr Jos. Lloyd stated that he understood an artesian well was to be sunk in one place. Dr. Lloyd Roberts replied that that would only go to the gravel bed. which was riddled with sewage. Mr Jos. Lloyd asked whether the doctor was satisfied with the water at the Gas Works. Dr. Lloyd Roberts: I should not like to drink it (laughter.) Mr Jos Lloyd said he was aware that the doctor had called attention to the quality of the water for several years, but in view of what had recently taken place, he moved that the Council do not take action until they were satisfied that the water was not fit for drinking. Mr T. Morgan seconded. Dr Lloyd Roberts considered that the Council would be shelving the matter by adopting such a resolution. Mr Joseph Lloyd said he believed that Mr Rogers and Mr Cleaver were prepared to fight the case unless it was proved that the water was not whole- some. Miss Bennett suggested that the Council should have the water analyzed from some of the places complained of. Mr Joseph Lloyd suggested that the first samples should be taken from the wells near the privies. Dr Lloyd Roberts said that it was possible for water to The polluted with sewage matter and to remain for some time without doing harm, but the time came when it caused an epidemic. Mr Joseph Lloyd further added that Mr Rogers was quite willing to do what the Council required if he was thoroughly satisfied that the water was not injurous to health. He proposed that the Council take a sample of the water at Rogers' yard, and the Clerk inform the owner of the property of what was being done, and to give him an opportunity of being present when the sample was taken. The Vice-Chairman seconded, and it was carried. THE FLOODING OF EHTO FIELDS. At recent meetings of the Council, letters had been read from Mr R. Bromley, solicitor, Rhyl, complaining of the flooding of land owned by Mr R. J. Williams, Rhyd Farm, and which it was alleged, was caused by the Council neglecting to clean out ditches near Pwllybont, Meliden. The Chairman explained that a committee had visted the place, and found that a mistake had been made. They found that the Council's ditch was all right, but the culvert might be a little larger, although it was largs enough for the water passing through when they were there. The real cause of the mischief was the condition of the ditches higher up on land belonging to another person. He believed it was now admitted that a mistake had been made. Mr George Williams agreed with Mr Howes Roberts, and added that at one time the culvert had to take off a great deal more water than at present passed through it. When the lead works were in progress there was a larger stream. On the proposition of Mr Joseph Llovd, it was decided to take no further notice of the matter. THE PRESTATYN BRICKWORKS. An application was read from Messrs J. and G. Jones, Prestatyn, asking permission to construct a horse-hauling tramway across the road near the brickworks at Penrhwylfa, Meliden. Mr W. Conwy Bell proposed that the application be granted, but he hoped that the owners of the line would see that things were carried on with caution, as the road during the summer was one ot the busiest in the district, and the laying of a tram- way across it was of considerable importance. Mr Geo. Williams seconded, and it was carried, it being left with the Clerk to arrange details. THE WATER SUPPLY AT CWX. A letter was read from the Cwm Parish Council, in which they said that they were not satisfied that any of the schemes far a water supply to certain parts of the parish met their requirements. Mr George Bell had explained matters to them, and they had decided to call a parish meeting to deal with the subject. The matter was adjourned for a month to enable the Parish Council to further discuss the matter. THE D13EBTH WELL. The Dyserth Parish Council wrote complaining that the well by the new Wesleyan Chapel wanted attending to, as the surface water got into it. It was decided that the Surveyor should attend to the matter. CILOWBN BRIDAE. It was reported that the bridge at Cilowen hal been damaged by a large tree coming in contact with it during the recent floods. The sewage matter had also backed up in St. Asaph during the flooding, but the damage was repaired and the drains put in working order. The officials were directed to take the necessary steps with regard to the bridge. THE DRAINAGE COMPLAINTS AT EHUDDLAtf, The Sanitary Surveyor reported having received a complaint from the Rhuddlan Parish Council as to an alleged defect i n the drains at Penybont Terrace. He had attended to the matter, and if necessary he would serve notices on the parties responsible. THE DITCHES ON THE KINJIKTI ESTATE. The Road Surveyor complained that the Council's letters as to the neglect to clean out certain ditches on the Kinmel Estate had not been complied with. The Chairman said the Council would have to insist upon the work being done when the weather permitted, as the overflow of water damaged the roads. This was all the business, and the Council then rose.
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THE ALLEGED FOOTBALL FRACAS…
THE ALLEGED FOOTBALL FRACAS AT RHYL. Doubtless some of our readers observed in th& press a few days ago a startling report of a wholesale assault bv a mob at Rhyl upon the Druids team from Ruabon after the conclusion of a football match, Rhyl v. Druids, played at Rbyl on the 28th ult. As there wag not the slightest foundation for such reports, the :committee of the Rhyl United Football Club consulted their solicitor (Mr Richard Bromley, cf Rhyl), and entrusted to him to demand an apology from the editors of the newspapers containing the report in question, and accordingly a correspondence has taken place between him and the editors of the Liverpool "Courier" and "Ex- press," Liverpool "Daily Post and Echo," and the "Daily Grtipbic," with the result that they have inserted in their respective papers a statement and apology, of which the following is a copy:- THE ALLEGED FOOTBALL FRACAS AT RHYL. Referring to the reports relating to the above which appeared in the "Express" of the 30th ult., and the "Courier" of the 31st ult., the following correspondence has taken place between the solicitor to the Rhyl United Football Club and ourselves, and-we insert a copy of the report by Mr Higginson, of Chester, who refereed at the match in question. It is apparent that we were misinformed by our correspondent, and that there was no disturbauce of any kind. We very much regret that the report complained of should have appeired in the "Courier" and "fixpress," a-ad apologise for any injury or annoyance caused the eby to the Rhyl United Football Club and their supporters. Kinmel Chambers, Rhyl, 2nd February, 1899. Dear Sir,—I haveteen consulted by the committee of the Rhyl United Football Club with reg-ard to tne publication of very serious libels contained in the Evening Express" of the 30th ult, hnd the "Liverpool Courier" of the 31st ult, under the heading Disgraceful scene after a Wels:i Foot- ball Match." The whole of the statements are absolutely untrue and unfounded, and are oalcul ated to do my clients as a club incalculable injury, besides casting a grave reflection urou the town of Rhyl. I must request to let me have the name and address of the author of the report compla'uei of, and I must demand a full and ample from y m in terms to be approved of by my clients, such apology ,y to be pnbliehed in as conspicuous a m tnner ia the "Evening Express "and the Courier" is the statements complained of were inserted. If ou decline to accede to these requests I shall bavp "0 alternative but to institute an action foe iioel against you as publishers.—Yours obediently, RICHARD BROMLEY. The Editor Liverpool Courier," Liverpool, Daily and Weekly "Courier" and "Express" office, Liverpool, Feb. 3rd, 189v. The editor presents his compliments to Mr Rich- ard Bromley, and begs to acknowledge the receipt of his letter of yesterday's date. The article com- plained of was furnished by a usually reliable correspondent, and the editor regrets that be has apparently been misled on this occasion. There is no desire on the part of the Express or Courier to do injustice to either the club or the town of Rhyl. Both versions of the alleged scenes have been published in the Courier," also the referee's story, as will be seen by papers herewith, and the editor will be happy to give publicity to any further statement which Mr Bromley or the committee may desire, and which will be published in both "Express" and "Courier." 42, Gladstone-avenue, Chester, Jan. 31st, 1899. Rhyl v. Druids at Rhyl, on Jan. 2Sth, 1899. Dear Sir,—I wish to report on the above match, which has been greatly exaggerated by the press. The game was no doubt rough, the ground being responsible for a lot of it owing to having a slippery surface, and being hard underneath it; but in roughness the Druids were certainly the worst offenders. During the course of the game (in the fcecond half) the Druids were "kicking out," and the spectators hooted, as is Hsual when the visitors do so. The captain of the Druids' team, C. Thomas, turned to the spectators behind the goal, and made use of a filthy expression. I spoke to Thomas of this at the time, and I hear from friends that accom- panied me from Chester that he (Themas) was mimicking to the crowd during this portion of the game, when playing up hill, and most of the crowd were behind him. On blowing for time the Druids' defence were nearer the exit gate, and the backs leaving the field first were immediately crowdad by the spectators, and the gate being narrow they must have been crnshed, as I was myself in forcing my way through, but I must say that I did not see any throwing or fighting or rough behaviour: but 1 certainly did hear a lot ot hooting and threats, which I took to be thrown to Thomas, who was surrounded by a crowd all the way to the dressing-room. I may add that I was not molested or interfered with in any wav on my wav through the crowd. The report of the press does great damage to thes Rhyl Club, as they are not altogether to blame, ag the player committed a great indiscretion in takiny notice of the spectators, thereby irritating them b his conduct. Should your executive consider thi worthy of inquiry I shall be pleased to attend, so that the case may be thoroughly investigated.— Yours truly. JOHN HIGGINSON, Referee. Copies of above have been sent to Rhyl, Druids, Welsh F.A., and Conibination.-I. H. We have already stated in our columns that the report in question waa a pure fabrication, and are glad to see that our contemporaries have made th. amend honourable.
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ITALIAN WAY COOKING BEEF.—A very economical and most savoury dish can be made with three pounds of the blade bone of steak a cheap part of beef which will infinitely surpass the tasteless, insipid stuff called "beef d la mode" Cut the steak into pieces of about two inches square, put them into a saucepan with a pint of water, season with pepper and salt, and, as soon as it boils, skim carefully and draw it back from the fire. Allow it to simmer two hours and a half, until perfectly tender. Tie with some tape a bunch of sweet herbs, composed of marjoram, thyme, a little parsley, and one onion, and add to the meat. Stir occasionally, but remember the fat must not be skimmed the more fat, the better the stew. Just before serving remove <he herbs. This dish may be eaten with plain boiled maca- roni and Parmesan cheese, or with a salad. With either it is a very dainty dish.! THE MAKING OF THE CHRISTMAS PUDDING.— Let the several ingredients be each fresh and good of its kind, as one bad article, particularly eggs, writes a contemporary, will taint the whole pudding. The ingredients, after being well stirred together, should have a little time to stand that the flavours may blend. Salt should always be remembered, as it brings out the flavour of the other ingredients. Raisins must be carefully stoned, currants picked and plumped, almonds blanched and sliced, suet quite fresh and free of fibres, and if bread is used a little room must be allowed for swel- ling. Moulds and cloths should be perfectly sweet and clean. Moulds should be well but- tered, and filled quite full, and covered with a fold or two of paper floured and buttered cloth dipped in water and floured. Puddings should be put into boiling water, kept boiling until taken off, when they should be plunged quickly into cold water; they will more readily separate from the cloth and turn out without breaking. HEALTHFULNESS OF FRUITS.—There is no doubt that pure fruit-juice is one of the best blood-purifiers and system regulators that we possess in fact, there are many who can testify to this fact-particularly as regards oranges. Some people who have hitherto eaten fruit be- tween meals or just before going to bed, aiid condemned it as injurious, have learned to eat one or two oranges with nearly every meal, particularly breakfast, and have found to their pleasant surprise, that it exercised a marvellous effect upon their general health.— Many remarkable things have been claimed for oranges taken as food, such as making the com- plexion clear and beautiful, curing the drink habit, and numerous other things as various and marvellous, and there are doubtless persons who have made themselves ridiculous by eating oranges wholesale in the endeavour to cure the diseases to which the flesh is licir. Thousands of persons can testify, however, that a judicious use of oranges is a good thing, but a few precautions must be taken.— In the first place, buy nothing but good fruit, especially ripe fruit. Green or bad fruit cannot be good for anybody. Then be careful to peel your oranges carefully, for the white pith lying beneath the yellow rind is one of the most indigestible substances known in the vegetacle world. Do not eat too many oranges at first, but if the habit of eating them with the meals is once formed, a person will never be satisfied to eat a meal without fresh fruit of some kind. The habit will work wonders in a short time in the direction of regulating the system, Keeping the blood in good condition, and creating good appati
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TBE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.
the new leader promises shall characteriee faia lead. The first Education Bill of the Government was wrecked by an active and fighting Opposition. The same Opposition is capable of wrecking the forthcoming measure if it is likely to prove inimical to the highest educational interests; or if it has a tendency in the other direction, to extend its beneficent provisions, and make them more in harmony with the democratic conception of education. Old Age Pensions is again conspicuous by its absence. Another session is to pass without the Government redeeming its promises in respect to this. It has served the dishonest electioneering purpose of obtaining votes, and it is now apparently permanently relegated into the limbo of ttnfalfilled promises. This, said Sir Henry i CJampbell-Bacnerman, is almost a scandal- ous thing, because it was on considera- tions such as these that men at the last election gave their votes. I really think that seldom has there been so extraordinary a failure to fulfill a promise not a vague promise but as definite as any in the world." The absence of any promise of legislation to meet the special needs of Wales is to be made the subject of a special amendment to the address by Mr Herbert Lewis. Two Com- missions have sat and tiken voluminous 4hn nril!? i* Cer^n grievances affecting c*P&lity. The first of these was the ;°TIS8,o; appointed to inquire into the workIDg of the Wel8h Sundoy oi Act 1 was the creation of a Tory Government. was intended to curse the Sunday Closing A<5t. Instead of that it blessed it. But it made certain practical recommendations for ng blessing more pronounced, and ior remedying some of the defects in the Act. it Royal Commissions are to to have their recommendations constantly disregarded if legislation is not to follow ontheir reports they will become a meaningless farce and a wantau waste of public money. Legislation ought to have followed long ago on the lines in- dicated by this commission of Tory creation more especially as it was not likely to produce any considerable contention. But another session has come and indications of remedial enactments for the perfecting of the Welsh Sunday Closing Act are as remote as ever. t i.*L8^r?e remar^s are applicable to the report oi the Welsh Land Commission. After pro- tracted inquiry this Commission reported tbe existence of a distinct land grievance in Wales which calls for separate legislative treatment. The proposals they make it is true are draptic, and too revolutionary for a Conservative Government to adopt them. But the absolute ignoring of the report is a matter that calls for comment and the only opportunity offered in the course of the session is by a direct and expressed amend. ImeD to the address. In this way it is possible to keep prominently before the public the depression produced by the operation of the land laws in Wales and the need for a speedy alteration of them. Liberals through- Dot the country will look with more than ordinary anxiety to the attitude of the Opposition on these and other matters in the course of the session. Their leaderless, pur- posleas condition for the past tvelve months has caused an amount of apathy in the rank and fila which has done more than anything to destroy Liberal sentiment and enthusiasm. Hopes are now held out of the commence ment of a new era. The unanimity with which Sir Campbell, Hannerman has been elected to be leader of the party is a healthy augury, and the brilliancy which signalised his initial sp ech in his new capacity has inspired among his supporters the confidence accessary to a loyal and enthusiastic follow- ing. With an united opposition, and a well denued, and well considerel policy there is no reason why the party of peace, retreaoh (meat and reform, should Dot regain its ^pristine power and position aad be once more the dominant force in English politics.